In Shamanism singing, dancing and any creative arts were woven into daily life and given importance for the wellbeing of ones spirit and community. At Embracing Shamanism we have been collating and recording a selection of cultural songs all around the world to offer to you. Please feel free to listen and download them here. … Read more about Shamanic Songs & Chants
Spiritual Warriors
In modern times often warriorship is associated with fighting. Yet in ancient times warriors embodied the teachings of protection and manifestation. At Embracing Shamanism we have a variety of workshops and trainings to discover the Spiritual Warrior inside of you, in a way that is meaningful to you. Explore our offerings here. … Read more about Spiritual Warriors
Embracing Shamanism’s Charitable Heart
Embracing Shamanism has dedicating time this year to nurture it's charity - Heart of the Wild. This is a shamanic charity being established by a group of practitioners who have been called to work together to share ancient and contemporary practices with the wider public and the global community. We are growing steadily and organically, inspired and guided by Spirit at every step of the journey. … Read more about Embracing Shamanism’s Charitable Heart
Learn more about Embracing Shamanism
Embracing Shamanism offers a wide range of highly experiential training opportunities including introduction weekends, a comprehensive Practitioner Training plus Shamanic Teacher Training for those wishing to pursue a teaching role. Additional trainings focus on Toltec Shamanism, conducting Healing Circles and Sweatlodge Ceremonies, and a one-year training in Earth Centred Shamanism with emphasis … Read more about Learn more about Embracing Shamanism
Regular Shamanic Practice Groups
Shamanic practice groups in Scotland, established and led by shamanic practitioners who have trained with Embracing Shamanism, bringing their knowledge and inspirations into their communities can be found here. … Read more about Regular Shamanic Practice Groups
Anam Cara – Embracing Shamanism Venue
One of our venues at Embracing Shamanism is Anam Cara in Inverness, Scotland. It has a wonderful library with a wide range of books and it is a real treat to borrow one of the books while visiting. Our Introduction to Shamanism, Nature Intelligence, Sweatlodge Training and Toltec Shamanism training all are held here. … Read more about Anam Cara – Embracing Shamanism Venue
Sweatlodges
Sweatlodges are a cross-cultural powerful shamanic ceremony. At Embracing Shamanism we hold Sweatlodge Training every 2 years, more information here. There is a list of regular sweatlodge ceremonies here from participants on our sweatlodge courses. … Read more about Sweatlodges
Do you have the call to be a Shamanic Teacher?
Our Shamanic Teacher Training is designed for practitioners who are deeply committed to the shamanic path and who have the calling to teach, or who are teaching already and want to sharpen their skills. As the interest in Shamanism continues to expand, there is a parallel need for a greater number of teachers. Drawing on over twenty years of teaching experience in Shamanism, Twobirds has crafted … Read more about Do you have the call to be a Shamanic Teacher?
What is soul esteem?
Soul Esteem is not dependent on anything other than you being in the universe is enough – you are here, and you have value because of that. That’s it. Healthy ego esteem depends on positive feedback loops that you put in place. But at some point it will fall short and you have to go mystical. And that is where soul esteem comes in. Explore this further in our Shamanic Teacher Training and Our … Read more about What is soul esteem?
What is an esteem system?
An esteem system is an adapted, developed and organized way that you can get value in the world – value in such that it’s your survival. And it means you have value to the world, to others, etc. An esteem system is a way for you to establish value. And self-esteem of course is self-value. How do you feel about your worth? Your worthiness? Shamanism is experiential, and with integration, can give … Read more about What is an esteem system?